Memorable Commercials [May 2025]
We all have at least one or two commercial jingles that we can’t help but hum once we’ve heard them, right? Especially in the broadcasts from May 2025, it feels like there are more and more commercials that make you think, “What’s this song?” and lean in to listen.
Sometimes they’re refreshing, other times they’re songs that beautifully accompany heartwarming stories.
In this article, we’ll introduce CM songs that have left a deep impression on viewers.
You might find yourself reunited with a nostalgic tune or making a brand-new discovery.
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [May 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [June 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [March 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [April 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [February 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [January 2025]
- [May 2025] Compilation of Commercial Jingles
- Catchy commercial jingle [June 2025]
- [May 2025] Featured roundup of the latest buzzworthy commercials. Includes highlights on notable cast members and song information.
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [April 2025]
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [March 2025]
- Catchy commercial jingle [January 2025]
- Catchy commercial jingle [February 2025]
Memorable Commercials [May 2025] (51–60)
LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso
This commercial conveys the liberating feeling of enjoying a summer vacation in Okinawa, while also reflecting ANA’s desire to offer that joyful experience.
By juxtaposing Manami Honjō’s strained expression as she faces her work with her carefree demeanor in Okinawa, it clearly communicates just how delightful that time is.
Further enhancing the lively, tropical atmosphere is the song LIFE feat.
bird by MONDO GROSSO.
Its light, memorable rhythm infused with Latin elements, combined with the expansive vocals, powerfully conveys passion and exhilaration.
When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge
This commercial features Yuriko Ishida offering words of appreciation to everyone who works.
When she looks into the camera and says things like “Don’t push yourself too hard” and “Thank you—great job,” it feels as if she’s speaking directly to you.
The BGM is Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman,” with its soulful vocals tracing a sweet melodic line.
Just listening to the melody is enough to calm the heart, but once you read the lyrics—expressing a man’s straightforward love for someone precious—you’ll be moved even more, without a doubt.
Windday, Taking You AlongTHE ALFEE
This commercial, themed around a Passionate Summer Madonna, powerfully yet refreshingly captures the exhilaration of spending summer in Okinawa.
By depicting various activities you can enjoy there, such as yachting and diving, it also conveys the excitement of imagining what to do in Okinawa.
The song that firmly underscores the passion and vigor of the visuals is THE ALFEE’s “Kazeyōbi, Kimi o Tsurete.” With its striking sense of speed and powerful band sound, the forward-driving music paired with a refreshing vocal evokes a distinctly positive attitude.
NEW DAY DREAMERflumpool
Taishi Nakagawa is joined by a mysterious bird character named Tafton, who gives him the push to set himself free.
The scenes show him driving a Taft through lush, nature-filled places far removed from everyday life, expressing both the exhilaration of an extraordinary experience and the Taft’s reassuring ride.
Further accentuating the liberating atmosphere depicted in the footage is flumpool’s “NEW DAY DREAMER.” The gradually expanding sound and vocals leading into the chorus are striking, conveying positive emotions such as hope for the future.
Memorable Commercials [May 2025] (61–70)
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu
This commercial features Satoshi Tsumabuki, Keiko Kitagawa, and Hidehiko Ishizuka enjoying wintertime Okinawa with their friends, showcasing how fun it is.
Through everyone’s smiles, it conveys the fulfilling feeling that Okinawa is warm even in winter and offers a wide variety of leisure activities.
Further emphasizing the cheerful atmosphere depicted in the visuals is a version of The Drifters’ “Ii Yu Da Na” that incorporates Okinawan elements.
By changing the call-and-response parts of the song to things you can enjoy in Okinawa, it lightly conveys the excitement of all the different experiences available.
The Water is WideOhnuki Taeko
This commercial depicts the everyday lives of various people alongside the Daihatsu Move Canbus.
It shows people living by the sea and in nature, and how their daily routines are supported by the Move Canbus, conveying a sense of safety, trust, and easygoing drivability.
The song that underscores the gentle mood of the visuals is Taeko Onuki’s rendition of “The Water Is Wide.” It’s a cover that clearly pays homage to Karla Bonoff’s original, and the tender vocals layered with the sound of acoustic guitar convey a warm feeling.
I LOVE YOUOzaki Hiroya
This commercial portrays Hiroya Ozaki’s feelings as he heads overseas for work, written like a letter, while also expressing his thoughts about his father, Yutaka Ozaki.
The key point is that he’s going abroad for work, not travel, and by presenting it as a different kind of overseas experience than before, it conveys a strong sense of determination.
At the end, the American Express Gold Card is introduced, reflecting the company’s desire to support people who pursue their dreams.
The song featured, “I LOVE YOU,” sung by Hiroya Ozaki, carries respect for his father and is echoed in the visuals as well.
Though they are father and son, the mood of their singing is slightly different, and that difference highlights their individuality and personal feelings.